JVC HR-S5950EU User Manual

ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions ..................................2

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 9

Basic Connections .................................9

INITIAL SETTINGS 10

Auto Set Up ......................................... 10

Language .............................................13

PLAYBACK 14

Basic Playback .....................................14

Playback Features ................................ 15

RECORDING 18

Basic Recording ................................... 18

Recording Features .............................. 19

B.E.S.T. Picture System ......................... 21

TIMER RECORDING 22

HOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming ................. 24

EDITING 28

Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 28

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .............................................. 29

Output/Input Set ..................................30

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 32

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......32

Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 34

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......35

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 36

Mode Set ............................................. 36

Tuner Set .............................................40

Clock Set .............................................46

Video Channel Set ............................... 48

HOWVIEW

TROUBLESHOOTING 50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53 SPECIFICATIONS 54 LIST OF TERMS 55

Timer Programming ......... 22

System Setup ....................49

LPT0649-001A

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect

the power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric

shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.

2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).

3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without

the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”. By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

● S

HOWVIEW

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under licence

For Italy:

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows ON.

place any containers

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ATTEN T I O N

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the recorder:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON

Cassette Loading Slot

Play

Button 墌pg. 14

C D E F

Rewind Fast Forward VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 28

Button 墌pg. 10

Button 墌pg. 14, 15

Stop/Eject

S-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 20

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 6

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

PR +/– Buttons 墌pg. 18

Record

Pa us e

Button 墌pg. 15

Button 墌pg. 14, 18

Button 墌pg. 18

REAR VIEW

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 9

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 9

L-2 IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 29, 32, 33, 34

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L-1 IN/OUT Connector 墌pg.9,29,32,33,34

AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 35

RF OUT Connector 墌pg. 9

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

INDEX (cont.)

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 23, 25

Play Indicator

Record Indicator

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 12

To switch display, press – –:– –. Channel position is not displayed during playback.

Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAt*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 31), “SAt” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Tape speed SP/LP/EP

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 16

S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 20, 39

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 19

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 37), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape speed SP/LP/EP

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

Tape Direction

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 19

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 17

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press

from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search (

pg. 16). The position of

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“

” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

Beginning End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 23, 25

Type of broadcast 墌pg. 20

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 31), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

S-VHS ET Indicator

(S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌pg. 20, 39 “Cassette Loaded” Mark

INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

Rewind

Record

Stop

M N O

MENU Button 墌pg. 13

Button 墌pg. 10

r t

Button 墌pg. 14, 15

Button 墌pg. 18

Button 墌pg. 14, 18

TV PR +/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below STANDBY/ON

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 17

(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”

Button 墌pg. 10

below Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 19

DAILY Button 墌pg. 23, 25

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 23, 25

AUX Button 墌pg. 28

Timer

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 24

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 18

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 23, 25

Button 墌pg. 17

SP/LP Button 墌pg. 18 30 SEC Button 墌pg. 16

Play

Button 墌pg. 14

a b c d

Fast Forward Pa us e

Button 墌pg. 15

Button 墌pg. 14, 15

OK Button 墌pg. 11 Information Button*

* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 37),

you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.

Button 墌pg. 15, 16

w e

+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. (

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

TV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” in the right

“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)

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column TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 19 and “Operating JVC

TVs” in the right column REVIEW Button 墌pg. 16

Number Keys 墌pg. 18, 22

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 23, 25

Cancel

Button 墌pg. 27

0000 Button 墌pg. 19 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 24

START +/– Button 墌pg. 24

PROG Button 墌pg. 22

Programme Check

Button 墌pg. 26

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (

“Operating JVC TVs” below)

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● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button:

+/–

, ^(TV Muting).

TV/VCR, TV PR

+/–,

NOTES:

●

When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

●

Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control.

●

If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Back of TV

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

21-pin SCART connector

Mains outlet

RF cable

(provided)

L-1 IN/OUT

TV aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 54.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the recorder to TV.

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

RF Connection

To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector

on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV C onnection

To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection”. Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

L-1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.

NOTES:

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The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts only a composite signal (regular video signal) and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are completed ( pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

●

Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

●

For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

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pg. 30). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS

Connect the recorder to mains.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 10.

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet.

● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 9) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 9).

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After the pressed for the first time to power on the recorder selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (

button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

, by simply

ESKÁ

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 48.

Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually ( then go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

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pg. 46),

Select the language.

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the TV screen. Press highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

Press OK.

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 12.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ mark on the TV screen moves from left to right. When the Auto Set Up is completed, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

to move the

Perform Auto Set Up.

”

Beginning End

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. ( If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting (

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pg. 40

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pg. 46

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pg. 40) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 48).

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pg. 46)

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pg. 48

NOTES:

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In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

●

Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

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(

pg. 43, “INFORMATION”).

while Auto

Results of Auto Set Up appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 42 – 45.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 42 – 45.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 46.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 10 again.

pg. 45) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 45) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the S

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture (

pg. 43, “Delete A Channel”).

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HOWVIEW

pg. 22, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 22).

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming”).

HOWVIEW HOWVIEW

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 10 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 13.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON” (

pg. 46, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

] ] ] ]

]

DANSK NEDERLAND DEUTSCH GREECE

CEc

TINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

]

ENGLISH

]

ENGLISH

]

Language

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 12), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO CH SET”, then press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name, then press OK or

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

Press highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK starts Auto Channel Set.

Press

to move the

Return to the normal screen.

Basic Playback

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode ).

PLAYBACK

Load a cassette.

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To go forward, press

Start playback.

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front display panel during automatic tracking. (

Stop playback.

Press 8 on the remote control or front panel. Then press

to remove the cassette.

pg. 21)

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on the recorder’s

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 37)).

NOTE:

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

Playback Features

NOTE:

Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures.

Reverse Forward

Reverse

3steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow motion 2steps

Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forward

4steps

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons on the remote control to correct the picture.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e.

Slow Motion

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then release. Press picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to return to still picture.

NOTE:

During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to elimiate the noises.

and release again to return to still

ATTEN T I O N

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted

● the noise bars will appear

● there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

for reverse high-speed search.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press w or e.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press once.

Current position

or e repeatedly

Skip Search

During playback, press unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

Activate Instant ReView.

Press

REVIEW

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have

been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, the Instant REVIEW indicator and “3” blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

. The recorder power comes on and the

three times

REVIEW

. The recorder

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically.

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # (

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

TIMER

) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( $ slowly.

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops automatically.

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4

, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

) on the front display panel blinks

Manual Tracking

Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or – on the remote control.

● Press p

again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing

On-Screen Display

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

TRACK

USE

j h

NORM

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● “HI FI L j

Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 20.

● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear (

h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,

pg. 37).

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